26 January 2015

WHY I HEART COPENHAGEN // THE TALE OF THREE CITIES

Love Copenhagen tshirt Getting ready to explore Copenhagen with camera
Travel to Copenhagen
As much as I love Bristol – and I do – there are other places that hold my heart and make me weak at the knees. You know, the ones that make you swoon. Well I thought it would be fun to share one of my favourite travel destinations with you, have you guessed it? Yes that's right, Copenhagen and yes I am wearing double denim *shhhh*.

When I was studying my design degree at university, it made sense that I hopped over to visit our Scandinavian friends and use Copenhagen as place to inspire my dissertation. That seems a lifetime ago now, but I still have fond memories of exploring the different neighbourhoods with their beautifully coloured buildings and houseboats along the canals. Obviously back then I was (very) young and pre-child so the adventures are laced with hazy memories of late nights out and long lie ins. 

I've always wanted a reason to go back and visit the city with fresh eyes, so when we took F on his first holiday abroad I knew it had to be Copenhagen. 

So if I had to share three things I love about about Copenhagen, what would they be?

pastries on Make A Gif

Yep that's right! Pastries as big as your head. If you're a fan of food (like me) and love eating out then Copenhagen is the place to be. What better way to start your day than with some freshly brewed coffee and a warm pastry, and not just any old flaky pastry, but a Danish pasty made with all the tasty goodness that makes you go mmmmmmm for all to hear. We stayed in a small well designed apartment right in the heart of Nørrebro and our street was eclectic by day and bustling by night, with people eating al fresco or drinking a glass of wine tucked under a blanket.

Every morning we would walk over the river to the most amazing farmers food market – a must if visiting the city – which houses over 60 stalls selling everything from fresh coffees to olive oil, sweets and even organic skin care products. We'd sit on the stools with our pasties and coffees in hand, and watch the locals drop in on their way to work.

Fresh food market in copenhagen norrobro vertebraPink roses for sale
We found some great bars and eclectic cafes, like the Laundromat where you can watch people doing their washing while enjoying some tasty food, or Granola situated in the coolest street and Halifax where the burgers are delicious!

The second reason I love this city is the design. The architecture, the products, the graphics, the art all just oozes cool. I am a huge fan of Scandinavian design and what better place to see it than the capital which houses some fab finds of the home. We loved checking out the Dora design store, not to mention Hay which sell these cool colourful trays.

beautiful design trays from Hay DKwindow at the Louisiana Modern Art Gallery Copenhagen
Main hall of the SMK gallery in CopenhagenThere are two museums that should be on everyones to do list, especially if you have kids. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and SMK are both architecturally wonderful, house beautiful art and even the lunch is served on brilliantly designed plates Now let's just take a minute to coo and ahh over little F....


Enjoying Halifax burgers in CopenhagenDr Bike in Copenhagen they love bikes
Bikes. Bikes. Bikes. Yep the whole city is full of them and it's great. In fact it makes getting round the city a breeze and there are so many cool designs to look out for. If you have a little one you can get around with them tucked up in a cargo bike and if bikes don't take your fancy then the city is super easy to explore on foot. 


Wild & Grizzly Love copenhagen

So yep that us, we love Copenhagen! There's probably so much more that I could share about this wonderful city: the beaches, the parks, the flowers, the friendly people, meeting Father Christmas... the list goes on. I hope I've inspired you to visit and if you're looking for a fun scandi adventure then this is the city for you.

This post is my entry in the 'tale of three cities' competition ran by Accor hotels. You can see some of the other entires by checking out the #3cities hashtag on twitter. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I get to see my 35th Birthday abroad rather than at home on solo parenting duty.

**I'm so excited to find that we are a finalist in the #3cities competition. If you are able to RT this link it counts as a vote for us to win and we'd be super grateful!!**

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33 comments

  1. OK so much to love about this post! The double denim you are rocking, the fact that I'm now even more excited about our Copenhagen trip but mainly that shot of F!! its brilliant! x

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  2. Ooh I've always wanted to go to Copenhagen! I love Stockholm and Copenhagen is definitely on my "must go to" list. PS you've made me want a pastry now!

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  3. Wow beautiful photos and what a wonderful city to visit, I would love to take my daughter's there and this has spurred me on to take them!

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  4. Gorgeous photos Lori - I'd love to visit Copenhagen too x

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  5. Love your photos!! And LOVE those pastries! One of my best friends is from Denmark and I love the style of the Danish.

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  6. Oh I love this. I once spent just under 24 hrs on my own in Copenhagen on a work trip and it was wonderful. I really want to go back some day so will bookmark this post! x

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  7. Oh I so need to visit Copenhagen. I want to go and I know the boys would love it too.

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  8. Not really been on my radar before but definitely one to consider after your amazing photos, look lovely

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  9. Copenhagen is one of those places that I haven't given much thought at all but seeing these pictures, I'd love to go. I have my appointment to apply for naturalisation as a British citizen tomorrow so I'm really looking forward to that being settled and being able to travel more freely.

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  10. Oh Lori what great pictures! I've been in Copenhagen for a few days on business, we stayed at this place called Hotel Fox - every room was different, totally weird and wonderful. I would love to go back now, that I've read your piece!

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  11. It is not somewhere that I had considered visiting before but it looks absolutely stunning.

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  12. It sounds amazing! Love the photos too x

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  13. OK you had me at the pastries! Seriously though, Copenhagen is high up on my travel wish list and you've made me think about planning a trip there.

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  14. Copenhagen is definitely on my list of cities to visit with Boo, If I had to pick my favourite city it would be Barcelona - so many happy memories x

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  15. What fabulous photos - it sounds like an amazing place to visit!

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  16. What a fantastic post with equally fantastic photos, I want a pastry as big as my head now! xxx

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  17. Ohhh my lord just seen all the yummy deserts wow. Love the pictures very nice and fresh.

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  18. Yup, I'm sold! I wanna go now please! (PS 35th birthday? That's not right surely?) x

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  19. Those pastries are very tempting! Coppenhagen looks like a great place to visit. Good luck in the competition x

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  20. mmmmm Danish pastries would be my fave bit too! Love your photos.

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  21. I was lucky enough to play there back in my band days, but as with so many places I saw very little of it on a flying visit - would love to go back- you make it look amazing!

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  22. OOh what an amazing sounding place, I want a pastry as big as my head x

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  23. I've always wanted to go there. I have a feeling I may like it. Especially the pastries :)

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  24. Wow it looks and sounds amazing. I love the photos. Never been but I want those pastries and bike rides now! :) Great trip together and I bet lots of lovely memories.

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  25. A beautiful post about a beautiful city! I think what I love most about Copenhagen is the fact that you feel instantly at home there, even if you don't speak a word of Danish. That's on top of all the great food and design, of course... I've been twice and I'm heading back later this year - can't wait! This time I'm definitely going to take the plunge and hire bikes after reading above...

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  26. Okay....now i just put copenhaga on my list to visit places :) that cake window...yum!

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  27. I've only ever been to Copenhagen in my childless days, but from my experience of it, and lots of other Scandinavian cities they seem like the perfect places to take kids. I'm determined one of these days to retrace some of my trips with the kid in tow!

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  28. You had me with "pastries as big as your head" lol - looks like an amazing place to visit

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  29. Looks like a fantastic place to visit. Flowers and cake. That's me done!

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  30. Loved Copenhagen - went when my daughter was about 15 months and it's perfect for babies and toddlers too. Didn't have nearly enough pastries though!

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  31. Copenhagen was on our wish list for the year anyway but you've just shoved it onto the must do list.
    Fine art museum with kids though? How does that work?

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  32. I never been but, but you certainly make it a place to put on my wish to go to list. Thanks for sharing & great photos

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  33. After reading your article, I want to live in Copenhagen!

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